Disney's The Jungle Book

A STATE WIDE TALENT SEARCH WILL BE CONDUCTED ON 15-17 JANUARY 2013 KIDZ ACT is holding auditions for Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK http://www.kidzact.com.au/the_jungle_book The jungle is a jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favourite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” With colourful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, Disney’s THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages. INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING * KIDZ ACT's "KIDS Broadway musical program" is only open to ages 5 - 15 at time of performance * Application is through an audition process (group & solo auditions) * Successful cast members receive drama training at the same time as rehearsals * 13 week rehearsals process, occuring on weekends * Must reside in VICTORIA only, and be prepared to attend rehearsals and performances in Melbourne (Doncaster & Clayton) * Performances scheduled for 26 - 28 April 2013 at Clayton Theatrette * Performer fees apply http://www.kidzact.com.au/the_jungle_book AUDITION DATES: * 15th - 17th January 2013 LIST OF CHARACTERS * Mowgli * Shanti * Bagheera * Baloo * Shere Khan * King Louie * Colonel Hathi * Kaa (the snake) * Baby Elephant * Old Monkey * Ensemble (HUGE role!) http://www.kidzact.com.au/the_jungle_book Music & Lyrics by RICHARD M SHERMAN, ROBERT B SHERMAN & TERRY GILKYSON Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by MARCY HEISLER Music Adapted and Arranged by BRYAN LOUISELLE Based on the Novel THE JUNGLE BOOK by RUDYARD KIPLING BY ARRANGEMENT WITH HAL LEONARD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL, NY